What courses are available 2025-2026

The Essential School of Painting (ESOP) is an independent London-based art school offering courses for all levels, from beginner classes to our two-year Master’s level Advanced Painting Course.

Whether you’re looking for a part-time or full-time course* we have something for everyone. Have a look at our weekly courses and get a preview of our Advanced Painting Course 2025-27 that comes with a dedicated full-time studio for each student. Applications to this course are now open.

Find out about our scholarship programmes for young artists**.

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*Our 2 year Advanced Painting course offers 3 days of tutorials per week during term time with a studio space for each student 24/7

** Young artists aged between 20 and 30 years at the time of starting the course

About The Essential School Of Painting

The Essential School of Painting (ESOP) is an alternative art school based in Wood Green, London, specialising in painting and drawing classes taught by leading contemporary artists. The ESOP offers exciting, intellectually rigorous courses with the intention of advancing painting. Classes are available for all levels of experience.